Sheridan Smith is set to sign a deal for a sensational return for the final episode of Gavin and Stacey as Ruth 'Rudi' Smith, who is the sister of her ex-boyfriend James Corden's character, Smithy, sources claim. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Sheridan Smith is reportedly set to sign a deal to appear in the final episode of Gavin and Stacey , insiders claim. It's believed that the script penned by creators James Corden and Ruth Jones for the show's finale does feature Sheridan's character, Ruth 'Rudi' Smith, who is the sister of the iconic Smithy in the beloved British sitcom.
Sources close to the BBC series suggest that informal talks with the star have commenced, despite speculation she might not return. The TV contract, coming after Sheridan's West End production Opening Night closed two months ahead of schedule, will likely shock fans as she was absent from the 2019 Christmas Special, the Mirror reports. An insider revealed: "The script for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale includes all of the show's major players - including Smithy's sister Rudi.
Nothing has been signed and conversations are still very much ongoing - especially as the filming date has not been set. "But all of the stops are being pulled out to make sure the whole cast are there, and in the coming wee.
